Michael Kiebler

Professor Michael Kiebler is the Institute Head at the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology under the Medical Faculty of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, particularly RNA transport and local translation processes mediated by RNA-binding proteins, with implications in autism and epilepsy.

• Research Interests: Synaptic plasticity, RNA granules, neuronal activity, RNA-binding proteins, pathologies of RNA dynamics, neurodevelopmental disorders.

Research Trends: His recent publications highlight the role of RNA granules in balancing physiological and pathological neuronal processes, mechanisms of dendritic RNA localization, and translational control at synapses.

• Current Students: Dr. Karl Bauer, Kenneth Klau, Giuliana Gioccopiedi.
• Teaching Roles: Director of Neuroanatomy seminars for medical and dental students, emphasizing live dissections and interdisciplinary integration.
• Labs & Teams: Leads the Kiebler Lab at the Biomedical Center Munich, collaborating with groups like Prof. Ninkovic's Lab on neurogenetics and RNA biology.